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Derylene Proctor, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Derylene is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Derylene. View 45 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

She listens and provides me with different options to tackle my problems.

Reviewed November 2024

She knowledgeable in what she does, and has a wonderful blessed heart for everyone she helps. Great person and strong woman.

Reviewed July 2024

More about Derylene

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor I believe that self care is vital to your overall wellbeing, I have worked with adults and adolescents in the private and public sector providing a wide array of culturally diverse services. With a strong focus on helping you identify the goals you would like to achieve while improving your overall mental health and wellbeing. I can assist those who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, self-doubt, at home or in the work place. I have over 30 years experience in the social service sector. I have a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor’s in Corrections and Theology with a minor in Psychology. I understand what it means to recover from traumatic and challenging life events. My integrated therapeutic approach is Person Centered, drawing from Psychodynamic, Mindfulness Based- Cognitive Behavioral, and Whole Person Systems Perspectives. Together we will work as a team building on your strengths, working toward a healthier, happier and fulfilling life.

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Self esteem Depression Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Anger management Co-morbidity Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Drug and alcohol addiction Forgiveness Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Self-love Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Licenses

Derylene Proctor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710351986.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH17720 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Derylene Proctor

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

45 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Wonderful Great Helped Understanding Supportive Amazing Knowledgeable The best Caring

She listens and provides me with different options to tackle my problems.

Reviewed November 2024

She knowledgeable in what she does, and has a wonderful blessed heart for everyone she helps. Great person and strong woman.

Reviewed July 2024

I am so happy I met this wonderful woman of God! She is so amazing ! She’s a true gem and the best therapist any one could ask for. She goes above and beyond for her clients and the best part about it is that she prays with you. I love her so much .

Reviewed May 2024

Derylene is a very educated and compassionate woman. She is pragmatic and honest. We close our sessions in prayer which has been very impactful for me, Derylene has been an incredible blessing for me as a woman in her 20s going through heart break, career changes and different traumas.

Reviewed February 2024

She is so down to earth I look forward to speaking with her I feel so supported and empowered after talking to her

Reviewed January 2024

This was my first experience with any sort of mental health therapy. (46yrs old - male). I have made rapid progress and enjoyed the process from the moment I started. Derylene offers no mind tricks or round-about tactics. She is able to hit the nail on the head and speak the truth in a way that resonates with me. I feel stronger and much more peaceful as a dad, a partner and a businessman as a result of my work with Derylene. I strongly recommend her as a mental health professional for those who are ready to do the work, be honest with yourself and show up for what she prescribes.

Reviewed January 2024

She is amazingly helpful woman of God

Reviewed November 2023

Derylene is a wonderful counselor and I would definitely recommend her!

Reviewed November 2021

Derylene is an outstanding counselor who listens well and gives sound effective feedback. She also encourages and pushes you to be your best. She tells you what you need to hear not what you want to hear. I love that part about her!

Reviewed December 2020

Work with my schedule to see me weekly, hears my concerns and encourages me

Reviewed November 2020

Very understanding and listen to your views and offer her advice but in all she brings the mind of Christ always in the situation.

Reviewed August 2020

Mrs. Proctor is a wonderful lady that really cares. She is not partial to either party but hold everyone accountable to the word of God. She is truly a blessing.

Reviewed August 2020

I can go and on.....But in a nutshell I just want to say that Derylene Proctor is a GIFT FROM GOD!

Reviewed July 2020

Passionate, knowledgeable and caring!!

Reviewed November 2023

Miss Proctor is very knowledgeable in her field of work, she shows genuine compassion and understanding, she has a great way of making see you see different perspective , or points of view in order for you to learn and grow and inorder for you to bring out your greatest potential as a individual.

Reviewed November 2023

Proctor is a wonderful listener. She truly cares about the other person on the line. She is extremely understanding and I left every conversation feeling better about my situation.

Reviewed May 2022

She has been very helpful on reminding me my value.

Reviewed March 2022

She’s amazing. She has helped me so much.

Reviewed February 2022

Derylene is a wonderful counselor. She is extremely understanding and wise. She knows how to connect with her patients and address their issues. She is also extremely good at helping set goals to get results. Since I’ve started working with Derylene I have noticed immediate results in the issues I was struggling with.

Reviewed November 2021

Mrs. Proctor is a wonderful and highly effective in her field.

Reviewed November 2021

She’s great!

Reviewed July 2021

I highly recommend derylene. If your someone from a different culture, derylene has experience working with different cultures, and has a better understanding of cultures, and cultural differences. She also has great experience in dealing with marriage issues, the reason why my marriage has been getting better is because of derelyne. She offers great advice that works, and if you take her advice, and listen to her everything will work in your favor with any issues you at experiencing.

Reviewed July 2021

Derylene is a very thorough, consistent, wise, patient and supportive counselor. She's always on time, always educating me and letting me talk and express myself for as long as I need. I always feel safe and at the end of every single session I feel relieved. She is starting to help me realize the empowered woman I truly am. So thankful for Derylene!!

Reviewed June 2021

derylene has been a true treasure in my life and i couldn’t have made it without her

Reviewed May 2021

Extremely professional !!

Reviewed May 2021

Derylene is the best. She is just perfect. She was the person I needed in my life. She was so understanding and very supportive. Would recommend her to anyone who wants to be heard and feels good about themselves.

Reviewed April 2021

Working with Dr. Proctor has been a wonderful for me! I went into therapy with the intent to become a better version of myself coming out of Covid and she helped me to see the importance of cultivating love and confidence toward myself. Within only a few sessions, I felt so much brighter and more creative. I'd definitely recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed April 2021

Derylene has truly been a blessing, as I’m going through my process of making myself better, she’s been patient, kind, and very understanding. As I continue my process I know my time with her will be worth it all.

Reviewed April 2021

She is awesome. She is the perfect counselor for my family. She is very knowledgeable, understanding, respectful and fair I would recommend her to anyone

Reviewed April 2021

Derylene is very comforting and has a motherly energy. She is truly in your corner and very supportive of you and the path you want to take to healing. I’ve felt very connected to her.

Reviewed April 2021

Good listener, has helped me express feelings and fears and come up with plans for better living.

Reviewed March 2021

She is great! I always feel calm after speaking to her through text, as I don’t have time for video sessions. With text I don’t get a response within 24 hours at times but she always gives great advice and I highly recommend her as she has years of experience!

Reviewed March 2021

I always know I can count on her for help. She was able to relate to my problems and circumstances without judgement and was so kind and a great guidance. As a women of faith, she offered prayer, scripture, and reminded me of the things I know, but sometimes forget. It is always a joy to talk to her! I look forward to her insight and advice to help through though times.

Reviewed January 2021

Derylene is a wonderful therapist. She had really helped me. I would absolutely recommend her.

Reviewed December 2020

Dr. Derylene Proctor is an excellent counselor. I highly recommend her. After my first appointment, I knew that I would be sticking with her for a while. She made sure to listen attentively so as to understand my primary needs and concerns. She asked the right questions and what I really appreciate about Dr. Derylene Proctor is that she doesn't make me feel rushed through my appointment, so I feel relaxed and respected when I am in a session with her. Furthermore her expertise, experience and professionalism is quite apparent and well appreciated!

Reviewed December 2020

Derylene is AMAZING ! She is so accommodating with her time;if she was available and able to. Derylene related to me and just listen and guided me. Derylene has a lot of patience , does not rush you and is a wonderful listener. I enjoy each week and being able to catch up together!

Reviewed December 2020

Dr. Proctor, has a true ability to make feel seen and heard. She immediately gave me some tools to implement before out next session. She asked thoughtful questions, that made me stop and think deeply. She is an active listener, while sharing pearls of wisdom. She gets real life, and never made me feel judged. I’m looking forward to more healing and her valuable perspective.

Reviewed December 2020

I was initially apprehensive about starting counselling but within only a few weeks of speaking with derylene she helped me not only understand myself better but she helped me on the road to become the person I always wanted to be. a truly inspirational and motivating person. Thank you for all the advice and positivity from our talks

Reviewed November 2020

This has been my first counseling experience so I am unpacking quite a few things and making major life adjustments. I was stuck in a rut and everything just needs to change. Its only been two weeks but I already feel I can trust Derylene and that she has my best interest at heart. She gives excellent guidance and its so supportive its impossible not to feel good at some point when I talk to her. I am so happy that I took the step to sign up for BetterHelp!

Reviewed September 2020

I started using Bettehelp at what was probably the lowest point of my life. I was pretty broke as well, just lost a job...but decided to try the free trial.. I chose Derylene because of her vast experience (30 years) and because she is specialised in CBT, which I wanted to try because I've heard great things about it. Lets just say I wasn't disappointed! :D I'm really glad I found her, I feel like I really managed to internalize the CBT principles by now, and I don't even recognize myself anymore! I can't even put myself back into my old mindset.. I used to cry every day, had no will to even get out of bed, and now the last time I cried was actually today - out of joy, while I was singing in the car. :)) I would truly recommend her to anyone struggling with negative thought patterns and anxiety. She really helped me see things from a different perspective - and instead of wasting time worrying, she taught me to approach things with an action plan instead. I have a job now, a partner, finally started writing my thesis - which I've been avoding for almost a year - and I feel like I'm finally actually excited to wake up :)) Which hasn't happened in so long I don't even remember. Anyway - dear person reading this: I wish you the best on your journey! Betterhelp really helped me. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you as well! :)

Reviewed August 2020

I am very new to Betterhelp but Derylene has been amazing at making me feel at ease at confiding in her. Her scripture driven approach is really giving me the confident to know that I can face all obstacles that come me way. Looking forward to more sessions with her.

Reviewed August 2020

She is very caring and it’s expressed even though we’re not face to face. She is a very good listener and offers feedback and asks thoughtful questions.

Reviewed August 2020

Derylene has a way of immediately making you feel safe and comfortable. I struggle with feeling like I’m a burden on others, even therapists, but she immediately put me at ease, made me feel supported, and has given me so many new perspectives to think about in just a few sessions.

Reviewed August 2020

She is kind, understanding, supportive and has the right answers, which in the short time , have already helped me and given me Tiny breakthroughs. Xx

Reviewed July 2020

She is helping me get through the toughest period in my life. I’m blessed to have her. Every day is getting better. Thank you Derylene for all your support and I’m happy your working with me through this struggle. I truly appreciate your kindness and patience.

Reviewed July 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Derylene Proctor offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Derylene Proctor works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Derylene Proctor speak?

Derylene Proctor speaks English.

How many years of experience does Derylene Proctor have?

Derylene Proctor has 30 years of experience.

Where is Derylene Proctor licensed to practice?

Derylene Proctor is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Derylene Proctor accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Derylene Proctor accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Derylene Proctor offer?

Derylene Proctor offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.

How can I communicate with Derylene Proctor?

Derylene Proctor can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Derylene Proctor?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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